Week's News In Paragraphs Condensed For Busy Readers
A long digest outlines major events from the week across the United States and abroad. Highlights include weather records in the mid Atlantic and New England states, a unanimous Supreme Court ruling on railroad rate regulation, ongoing international police congress in Washington, and political tensions over tariff policy. Reports cover weather bureau dismissals, a Japanese ambassador meeting with President Wilson, and early preface to peace proposals. Legal actions involve the Eastman Kodak case, a major bank robbery case in Philadelphia, and a sensational personal scandal. Weather, industry, crime, and foreign affairs are all touched with terse, rapid-fire entries.
Bones Unearthed After Tales of Haunted Helena House
In Tama county near Chelsea the discovery of human bones in a former roadside tavern corroborates long standing legends. Old residents recall a hauntings era when guests never left, with spectral sightings and frightened children. Joseph Papesh, owner, oversaw remodeling and a jaw bone with teeth was identified by Dr. Coulson as human.
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Marshalltown
Dany
Helena
Ghelsea
Tama County
iAs
Marengo
Fort Dodge
Taina County
Joseph Papesh
C. B. Coulson
Chelsea
Presbyterians Win Meet in First City Track Event
Shenandoah hosts its first annual track meet with Sunday school groups taking part. The Presbyterians lead with 61 points, Christians 26, Baptists 12, and the Methodists win the overall trophy with 15 points. Rev. D C Mackintosh wins the fifty yard dash for the Presbyterians.
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Shenandoah
D. C. Mackintosh
Presbyterian Church
Steel Trap for Fishing Catches Bullhead in River
Emil Steiner devised a steel game trap for angling while fishing the Des Moines River. He baited the spring with a worm and submerged the trap. Soon thereafter he hauled up the trap to reveal a bullhead caught fast in the steel mechanism.
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Fort Dodge
Emil Steiner
Des Moines
Rate Meet Deficit in Cedar Valley Circuit Racing
The Cedar Valley circuit racing association faces a treasury deficit based on officer estimates. Total gate receipts from the three day meet were 1200 dollars, but the exact shortfall is not yet known.
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Mason City
Cedar Valley
Farmers Lose Heavily By Fire in Newtown Barns
Fire destroyed two barns in Newtown. Joan Clauss epile barn burned with origin undetermined. one horse rescued. Hay and straw losses totaled twenty four and fifteen tons respectively. W H Morgan barn also burned completely after a lightning strike.
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Newtown
Joan Claussep
W. H. Morgan
Falls Dead In Doorway At Indiana Farm
Knoxville-Benjamin Neifert, a wealthy Indiana township farmer nine miles southeast of Knoxville, collapsed dead in his doorway after returning from the field where he had been discussing farm work with his men. Liquor Causes Stabbing. Clear Lake James Anderson Degro attacked by John Jonyson over a dollar worth of liquor, a white Mason City man, cutting him badly. both arrested.
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Knoxville
Benjamin Neifert
Indiana
Knoxvile
Clear Lake
James Anderson
John Jonyson
Mason City
Schell Returns From World Tour To Attend Commencement
Mt. Pleasant Iowa June 9 Dr Edwin A Schell of Iowa Wesleyan College has come back from a world tour arriving in Mt Pleasant in time for commencement week at the college.
Hangs Himself Near Oskaloosa County Farmer Dies
Clyde P. Bartlett a young farmer living northwest of Oskaloosa hanged himself on Sunday, health is suspected as a cause. Authorities report the death occurred June 9.
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Oskaloosa. In
Clyde P. Bartlett
Here
Beckman to Admen's Meet in Baltimore
Prof F W Beckman head of agricultural journalism at Town State college will represent the Ames Adt lab of which he is president at the admen's convention in Baltimore.
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Beckman
Admen’s
Ames
F. W. Beckman
Town State College
Ames Adt Lab
Baltimore
Grinnell Plans a Fourth of July Celebration
Grinnell resumes a regular Fourth of July home celebration after an eleven year gap. The town aims to create a memorable event that lingers pleasantly in participants’ memories.
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Grinnell
Little boy stops jail delivery in Marshalltown raid
Donell Edgar, sheriff’s son, foiled a jail break by Drake Ashley who used a table leg to dig toward freedom. While playing in the yard, he spotted painted mortar and alerted his father, stopping the escape planned through a wall.
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Marshalltown
Donell Edgar
Marshall County
Liberty
Drake Ashley
Edgar
Dail Yard
Ashley
Keokuk Plant Begins Supplying Electric Current
The 25 million dollar hydraulic plant on the Mississippi now furnishes electricity to Keokuk Hamilton and Warsaw. Twenty turbines provide adequate current for light power and the trolley system. Water head is maintained by a four mile wide dam as river levels rise to reach the old steam plant boiler rooms.
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Keokuk
Mississippi
Hamilton
Warsaw
Medical Convention Ends Forty-Second Annual Meeting
The Des Moines Valley Medical association closed its forty second annual meeting electing officers: President Dr F M Culler Keokuk. vice presidents Dr C A Boise Washington Dr G F Niblock Derby. secretary treasurer Dr F W Bowles Ottumwa. censors Dr J S Gaumer Fairfield Dr R T Shahan Padville Dr H W Vinson Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines Valley Medical Association
F. M. Culler
Keokuk
C. A. Boise
Washington
G. F. Niblock
Derby
F. W. Bowles
J. 5. Gaumer
Fairfield
R. T. Shah
Marble Rock Editor Dies After Operation in Rochester
H B Nies longtime Marble Rock editor and postmaster died in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. He had been in the newspaper business about 35 years. previously owned a Rockford paper and bought the Charles City Intelligencer briefly. He served as postmaster more than five years. M VA A Head Accused of Arson in Council Bluffs was arrested in Clarinda Iowa on charges of attempting to burn the local Y M C A building April 1. He was arraigned and released on an 809 bond with a July 3 hearing set.
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W. E. Cottrell
Council Bluffs
Clatinda
Marble Rock
H. B. Nies
Journal
Rochester
Minn
M. Va. A
Council Smffs
W.E. Cottrell
Clarinda
Iowa
Capel
Automobile Turned Turtle Injuring Bergman in Newton
Francis Bergman, youngest son of W C Bergman president of the First National Bank, was badly injured when his father’s car went down a hill at speed. A broken front axle caused the vehicle to turn turtle smashing the body, hind wheel, windshield, fenders and lights.
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Newton
Francis Bergman
W.C. Bergman
First National Bank
Bergman
Dunn Seeks Admission to Bar in Iowa
Towa City E G Dunn of Mason City a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate appeared before the state board of examinations seeking admission to the bar He studied law at the state university two years ago and finished his legal education in a private law office
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Dunn
Towa City
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Iowa
The
State University
IllUminous Iowa grocer dies aboard ship near Manila
Marshalltown leader Ollie S. Ellis long prominent in Iowa wholesale trade dies on shipboard near Manila. Former second vice president and general manager of the Western Grocery Company at Marshalltown, his cable reported. Ellis was among the best known figures in the state's grocery business.
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Marshalltown
Ollie S. Ellis
Iowa
Western Grocery Company of
Manila
Thirty third Regiment Reunion in Oskaloosa
The Thirty third United States Volunteers hold their biennial reunion in Oskaloosa on September 17 and 18. Major John F. Lacey serves as association president and issued the call for gathering.
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Thirty-third Regiment
Oskaloosa
Thirtythird Regiment
United States Volunteers
John F. Lacey
Leslie Smith Quits Iowa Automobile Association
Leslie Smith of Davenport resigns as secretary of the Iowa State Automobile Association to enter manufacturing in Lincoln Nebraska. He leaves Davenport post to pursue business opportunities in the Midwest.
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Leslie Smith
Iowa
Davenport
Iowa State Automobile Association
Lincoln
Neb
Ames State College Grants 293 Degrees at Graduation
The largest Iowa institution graduation to date, Iowa State College awarded bachelor’s degrees and diplomas to 293 students on June 6. Names and fields of study were listed in the ceremony program, reflecting a sizable class for the period.
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State’ College
Ames
Iowa
Towa
Iowa City Plans Bid Dates for New Masonic Temple
Iowa City officials announce plans for a new Masonic temple. Bids from contractors are due June 20, construction must start by July and wrap by February next year.
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Iowa City
Masonic Temple
Iowa Masons Meet As Grand Lodge Reports Growth
Grand Secretary N R Parvin reports a 1,548 net membership gain in Iowa Masons for the year, lifting total dues from Cedar Rapids to 47,585 on Jan 1. About 1,500 delegates attended the session in Council Bluffs, with 600 active lodges and a $50,000 budget for lodge funds.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
Grand Lodge
Nebraska
Missouri River
William Hutchinson
Alton
N. R. Parvin
Cedar, Rapids
Parvin
Icawa
Slayer of Horses Under Arrest in Kansas
Harver W. Turner of Eureka Kansas is jailed in Oakland Iowa County after being linked to slashing the throats of four horses at Oakland. Investigators say he also is suspected in similar attacks at Fontanelle and other southern Kansas locations. Two razors were recovered with his arrest near the site where two injured horses were found.
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Council Bluffs
Harver W. Turner
Eureka
Kan
Oakland
Ere
Fontanelle
Turner
Arrests in Mob Murder Case Prompt City Turmoil
Two arrests in the Jones murder case surface in Albany. Mike Lango, an Italian boarder linked to Wiley, is held as a witness after being taken into custody. John Wakehouse, a switchman, faces charges as part of the mob that menaced the jail and courthouse seeking Wiley.
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Council Blofis
Jones
Mike Lango
Wiley
John Wakehouse
Raid Club Seizes Beer in Property Dispute
A constable raided a club room at Avery and seized five barrels of beer. The club claims the beer belongs to its members and that authorities had no right to seize it. The beer was taken to Albia and held in cold storage pending club action.
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Albia
Wooster
Avery
Office of Dean Abolished at Morningside College
Sioux City reports the dean of Morningside College will be abolished in name and fact with Dr. H. L. Chandler placed on leave after serving since 1907. He will study away for a year and may not return to the history chair.
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Sioux
City
Morningside College
8. L. Chandler
Chandler
Luther League Meeting in Boxholm Ends Twelfth Annual Convention
Des Moines District Luther League held its twelfth annual convention at the Swedish Lutheran church in Boxholm. The program featured seven sessions with music lectures and discussions. In Buxton Albia a knife fight left Borietta stabbed by Jack Gatland. Borietta was taken to a local hospital where doctors stitched a deep stomach wound caused by a knife blade.
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Luther League
Boxholm
Des Moines
Swedish Lutheren
Buxton
Albia
Borietta
Jack Gatland
Man's Body Found in Barn Near Oskgloosa
Clyde P Bartlett, a young farmer, was found hanging in the barn on his father's farm after being missing all day. Authorities say failing health and mental state led to the tragedy, though conditions surrounding the death are under review.
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Oskgloosa
Clyde
P. Bartlett
Young Business Man Charles Caple Dies in Fargo
Charles Caple a young business man of Oskaloosa died of pneumonia in Fargo North Dakota. The Elks Club member will be laid to rest in Oskaloosa. Funeral arrangements will be announced by local authorities and Caple's involvement with the Elks noted.
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Osktalooga
Charles’ Caple
Pravmonia
Fargo
N. D
Oskaloosa
Caple
The
Elks’ Club
Canada Sees Strong Finances Under White Report
Canadian finance minister W. T. White reports a burst in national prosperity. Revenue for the last fiscal year is poised at 168,250,000 with an increase of over 32,000,000 over 1911-12. Debt reduction of 23,000,000 and high security quotations reflect exceptional mority stringency. The accounts show solid customs excise post office and rail revenue rising steadily.
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Banke
Canada
Finance Department
Dominion
House of Commons
White
How They Measured in a Greyhound Mile
From meadow to Greeley Hill we climbed a thirteen mile road. A local resident explains their miles are measured by releasing a greyhound and counting miles as the dog drops dead. This odd saying reflects a humorous regional measurement notion from Suburban Life Magazine.
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Greeley Hill
Suburban Life Magazine
Rash on Face: For Two Years in Sioux Falls
Miss Pansy Hutching describes a two year facial rash that spread from the face to the neck and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she reports rapid relief within days and complete recovery in four weeks, noting improved appearance and sleep.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Pansy
Hutching
Addreas Awaticura
Dept. L
Boston
Old-Fashioned Birda in Park Voices Ragtime Disclaimer
A playful exchange contrasts older and newer tunes in a park scene. One speaker praises wandering natural birds as sweet singers while noting they never sing ragtime. The vignette emphasizes nostalgia and simple joys of nature through witty dialogue.
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Leipzig
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Buffalo, N
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Eastman Kodak Company
Elbert H. Gary
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Steel Corporation
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Katmai
George W. Lewis
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Ore
Travelers’ Protective Association
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Ind
Ilinois House
Walter F. Shrouds
Merchants’ Union Trust of
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George H.dsyer
Supreme Court
Methodist Book Concern of
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St.George’s Church
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L. L
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Miranda Clarke Cook
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Harvard
Conn
Robert Roach
Canton
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Berlin
Dr. Forbes. Winslow
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British Hospital For Mental Disorders
Emily Wilding Davison
Epsom
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Morocco
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Ric ‘Martin
Avidtor Bertard
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Brewer
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Waters-Pierce Oil Company
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California
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America
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United States Secret Service
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Court House
Castorla
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